OBITUARIES

Bobby Squires, of Watson, at the age of 82 years transitioned to his heavenly home on March 16, 2022. He is survived by his wife Judy Duncan Squires, daughter Jorie Landry, sons Terry (Ashley), Steve (Beth), Chris (Tiffany) Stafford, and Trampas (Rachelle) Duncan, sisters June Lewright (L D), Peggy Booth, and Brenda Haralson, also survived by 12 grandchildren and 12...

After a brave and valiant battle against breast cancer, with her daughters by her side, Annette passed away in a faithful peace to the promised paradise of Jesus on March 12, 2022.She was born June 3, 1952 in Glasgow, Scotland.  Her parents  are Sadie Montgomery and Alex Hay.Annette married Bert Toms and together they had three children, Michelle Margaret (Scott...

“For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God” Romans 8:38-39. Michael Franklin Kilroy passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at the age of 77. ...

William Martin Yoches (Billy), 77, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away unexpectedly on March 9, 2022. Billy was preceded in death by his parents, William A. and Kathryn Yoches, and 2 brothers, Albert and Veto Yoches. Billy graduated from Catholic High School, class of 1963.  He then went on to serve in the US Navy/US Air Force from 1964-1968. He...

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Misty Ann Drake on February 9, 2022 in Harvey, LA at the age of 41. She will be lovingly remembered by her 8 children: Haley, Nathan, Rebecca, Lindsey, Trinity, Anthony, Keyara, and Dominique; her six grandchildren, and her brother, Adam Sanders. Misty was born in Danville,...

Richard O. Sheridan, Jr.        Rick, 68, passed away Friday March 11, 2022. He is survived by a daughter, Melissa Crain (David) of Bogalusa; son, Kevin DeLeon of Mobile, AL; grandson, Dave Crain; sisters, Shannon and Van “Andy” Anderson of Baton Rouge, Bablyon “Babs” Sheridan, and William “Willie” Smith of Watson. Rick was also blessed with four beautiful previous wives. His...

Our sweet baby boy, Kaine, entered this world kicking and fighting on February 15,2022 at 6:52 pm. Our warrior joined us 17 weeks premature weighing 14 ounces and 9.6 inches tall. Kaine went home to be with Jesus and his numerous loved ones on March 13,2022 while in his Mommy and Daddy’s arms.Kaine leaves behind his Mommy, Michelle Camp, Daddy,...

Joyce Cannon, born Joyce Marie Bourque on January 29, 1940, a life-long resident of Gonzales, La was received into her heavenly home on March 11, 2022. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her gentle heart and spunky spirit was the guiding light in her family’s life.  She taught her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren the importance of loving unconditionally,...

Willery Eunice Singletary Capron, a long-time Baton Rouge resident, passed on March 7, 2022, and was born on All Saints Day, November 1, 1923, in Gonzales, LA, where she resided until she met Edward C. Capron, Jr., at a dance at age 19.  They married and continued to dance together for 72 years.  She was a wonderful wife, mother, friend,...

Born April 3, 1941, in Montegut, LA, Jimmy was a native of Donaldsonville and longtime resident of St. Amant, LA. He passed away at Francois Bend Senior Living on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.He retired from the Shell Convent Refinery with 38 years of service. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends, but his true passion was music....

Carl Monroe Clark, a native of Baker La. and a resident of Boyce, La, entered eternal rest on March 6, 2022, at the age of 98. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survived by his children and their spouse, Sharon Clark, Charles Clark and (Maria). Also survived by his grandchildren, Nicole Balsamo,...

Ellis Joseph Ernest passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in Hammond Louisiana at the age of 81. He was born to the late Zilda Marie Duplessis and the late Oscar Alex Ernest, Sr. He was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana. He was a retired machinist from Shell Oil Refinery. He was a Master Mason with membership in Yorkish...

Farnces Renee Hurtel, born in Chicago, IL and resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at the age of 62.  Memorial arrangements are still pending at this time.  In lieu of flowers, the friends and family of Frances Renee Hurtel ask that you consider a donation to help defray the cost of his/her funeral expenses. Contributions...

Carolyn Marie Gautreau Molliere, 83, left this earth for her heavenly home on March 7, 2022, surrounded by her family at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Gonzales where she married and had 2 daughters.Services will be held at The Church International, 13423 Highway 431, St Amant LA 70774, on Monday March 14, 2022. Visitation from 9:30 am...

Ms.Diana was a long lived resident of New Orleans where she and 3 siblings grew up in the lower 9th ward. She was born in Macon, Georgia on May 1,1954.She was 67 years young when she passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, March 6,2022. She is preceded in death by her father Jack Dempsey Wise, her mother Betty-Ann...

A graveside service for Mr. Leonce “L J” “Jay” Schexnayder will be held Monday at 1:00 pm at New River Baptist Church Cemetery, officiating Rev. Terry Simoneaux. Visitation will begin at 12 noon.Mr. Schexnayder was born on May 20, 1927, in Union, LA and passed from this life on March 3, 2022, at the age of 94 years. He was...

Ben Baxter Babin, Jr., native of Gonzales, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, March 04, 2022, at his home in Church Point, Louisiana, at the age of 52. A true patriot, he honorably served in the Louisiana National Guard. He was the owner of Cabb Electric. He was a graduate of East Ascension High School as well as Louisiana State University....

Rev. John Green III entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 2, 2022, at the age of 78 years. He was a native of Baton Rouge, 1962 graduate of Istrouma High School, attended Lee University in Cleveland TN, and Ashland Theological Seminary in Ashland, OH. He served as a Sergeant in the U S Army...

Troy Langlois, after a short battle with cancer; passed away at his home March 2, 2022. He was a native of Port Allen, LA and long time resident of East Baton Rouge Parish. He is survived by his spouse Marla Langlois, sister Alice Langlois, and children Christopher Langlois (Joy), Emily Langlois (Joe Hebert), Rebecca Landry (Jerry) and his 8 grandchildren,...

Colleen Anne (O’Malley) Fatherree passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at the age of 89. She was born on February 23, 1933 in Benson, Minnesota and was one of eight children born to Joseph and Delvina O’Malley.Colleen was preceded in death by her husband, Claude “Bo” Fatherree and son, Robert “Bob” Fatherree. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and...